1999 Hyundai Elantra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the transmission and the car stalling. Dealer was contacted and stated that the transmission needed to be service. Also consumer stated that there this is happening again. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023258, filed 2002-11“While driving vehicle hesitates and then transmission slips out of gear, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. The vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afeterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on, the air system stopped completely due to the heater fan and motor assembly failure. Check the engine light came on due to burned spark plug wires.”
NHTSA complaint #888812, filed 2001-05“Early in the morning consumer found rear windshield shattered without prior warning, and could not recall how it happened. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8005156, filed 2002-03“While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severly pulls to right or left, causing loss of control cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. The vehicle could not start because the charging system failed to maintain the battery. Afterwards, the vehicle experienced rough acceleration, cutting off in idle, surging back and forward. Brakes pulsing and squealing. Later on the air system stopped completely due to the heater fan and motor assembly failure. Check the engine light came on due to burned spark plug wires.”
NHTSA complaint #888814, filed 2001-05“2/4/2000 - heater fan & motor assembly replaced (and again on 8/25/2001); 10/12/2000 - radiator appears to blow up, technical advisor joe stroud accused consumer of tampering with it to disable it - radiator and thermostat replaced & rear hub bolt assembly; 11/07/2000 - misfire detected in spark plug assembly; 12/30/2000 - battery died in 17 degree temp, car towed to dealership & was refused, towed again after addt'l contact with roadside assistance company (battery replaced file #565541 & Hyundai compensated for rental); 3/20/2001 - temp guage registers hot A/C not cooling properly - fan…”
NHTSA complaint #753467, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 43 | 3% |
| 2012 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 3% |
| 2007 | 61 | 23% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 17 | 5% |
| 2000 | 27 | 14% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 11% |
| 1996 | 13 | 13% |
| 1995 | 8 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Hyundai Elantra
41 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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